16 W. North Avenue, Motor House and The Club Car

Celebrate the kick-off of Asia North 2025. Meet guest curator Phaan Howng and the artists featured in Exceeds Expectations. Spend the evening learning Bollywood moves, take in the guzheng (Chinese zither) with a Baltimore twist, parade with dragon dancers, and dance to conscious hip hop, drum lines, drag queens, and more! Featuring performances from Qi Yu, Stepping Stones, Utpalasia, Mr Mrs Boots, Spike Yee & Proper, and the Baltimore Chinese School Dragon Dancers. Savor dishes provided by the Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee. Hosted by Eva Barrie, Asia North 2025 performance curator.

Schedule

5 p.m. Exhibit opens at the Motor House and 16 W. North Avenue

5:45 p.m. Start enjoying food provided by the Baltimore Xiamen Sister City Committee at 16 W. North Avenue

6:00 p.m. Welcoming remarks at 16 W. North Avenue

6:15 p.m. Performance by Qi Yu at 16 W. North Avenue

6:30 p.m. Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance procession from 16 W. North Avenue to the Motor House

7:15 p.m. Performance by Stepping Stones from KCAMD at the Motor House

7:35 p.m. Utpalasia Performance & Bollywood Workshop at the Motor House

8:00 p.m.Baltimore Chinese Dragon Dance procession from the Motor House to The Club Car

8:30 p.m. Performance by Mr. Mrs. Boots at The Club Car

8:45 p.m. Performance by Spike Yee & Proper at The Club Car